Less than 30 kcalories for an 80g serving and one of your 5-a-day, Brussel sprouts seem to be making a comeback. These green globes of goodness deserve a dedicated quarter of your dinner plate this Christmas. They’re a great source of fibre, which is good for...
Boosting any system in the body could be counter-productive – we should be aiming for the immune system to function normally, not in overdrive. So taking mega doses of any immune-supporting supplements is a false economy and with some nutrients such as selenium...
I was called today by BBC Radio for my views on the plant-based burger, the McPlant, which is due to be offered at McDonald’s restaurants in the near future. “It’s made with a juicy, plant-based patty and served on a warm, sesame seed bun with all the...
…when it’s vegan! As I watched my friend and colleague Dr David Bull on the Jeremy Vine show this morning, I was intrigued by the news story he highlighted from the Daily Mail: Pork Farms has developed its first Porkless Pie. What I think about the vegan...
Today I read the news that EU lawmakers are set to vote on the fate of “veggie burgers”. If this new legislation comes about, we might see the end to vegan products being advertised as “steaks” or “sausages”. It’s...